David Sheiner, ‘The Odd Couple’ Poker Player, Dies at 98
Originally published Jun 18, 2026
By Mike Barnes · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
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Key points
- David Sheiner, who played a poker player in ‘The Odd Couple,’ has died at 98.
- He was a Bronx native and appeared on ‘The Twilight Zone’ and in ‘The Stone Killer.’
- Sheiner once helped Walter Matthau escape a jam with gangsters.
David Sheiner, known for his role as one of the poker players in the movie ‘The Odd Couple,’ has died at 98. The Bronx native also appeared on ‘The Twilight Zone’ and in ‘The Stone Killer’ alongside Charles Bronson. He once helped Walter Matthau out of a difficult situation involving gangsters.
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